Can I post a link to my Excel tool or template?
No, the sub only allows Reddit text posts. Link posts and image posts are removed by the AutoModerator.
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r/excel rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/excel: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 896,731
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Analytics and data operators
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Post Titles must follow our Submission Rules: Posters should ensure their post titles follow our [Submission Rules](/r/excel/wiki/submission-rules/). Posts which do not meet these rules may be removed at any time by the moderation team.
- Post Content must follow our Submission Rules: Posters should ensure their post content follows our [Submission Rules](/r/excel/wiki/submission-rules/). Posts which do not meet these rules may be removed at any time by the moderation team.
- Posts must be related to MS Excel or other spreadsheet software: Content with an indirect relationship to Excel must be a text/self post and must provide meaningful discussion of Excel, its implementation or a viable alternative.
- Set appropriate post flair: When posting questions, you don't need to select a flair -- the sub will default it to 'unsolved'. For other types of posts, use an appropriate flair.
- No link or image posts. Text posts only.: We only allow Reddit Text posts (Not Image or Link posts). Depending on Reddit platform used you can insert an image into a Text post, otherwise include and reference an image in a comment to your post. Alternatively use a 3rd party image site (imgur.com or similar) and use the URL/s in your post. The multitude of platforms catered for on Reddit give different results for different post types. Link posts, Image posts and Video posts are removed by the AutoModerator.
- Don't post asking how to learn Excel or VBA or similar: If you want to learn to use Excel, [visit the sub's Wiki](/r/excel/wiki/learningmegathread#wiki_welcome_to_the_learning_megathread_wiki_page.21) where we have collated lots of resources to learn Excel or VBA.
- Close your post by replying to the answer with "solution verified": To close your post, you should reply "Solution Verified" to the user(s) who gave an answer that helped you. A bot awards a point to that person; it also changes the post's flair to Solved. You can reply solution verified to more than one person if you feel they all deserve a point. If you prefer to close the post without awarding points, change the flair to Solved.
- No personal insults/attacks: Keep discourse civil.
- No NSFW/offensive content: There is no reason for offensive/NSFW content in this sub. Any posts or comments containing it will be removed.
- No AI slop or lazy "just use AI" advice: We remove AI-generated posts and comments which you have not shown you have tested and agreed with. We also delete substance-free comments that simply recommend the respondent use AI.
- No gig or job advertisements: This is not a gig or job board sub. There are other subs specifically for that on Reddit.
- Follow Reddit rules for self-promotion and spam: Follow Reddit guidelines relating to [self-promotion](https://www.reddit.com/wiki/selfpromotion) and [spam](https://www.reddithelp.com/en/categories/rules-reporting/account-and-community-restrictions/what-constitutes-spam-am-i-spammer). Specifically, 10% or less of your posting and conversation should link to your own content
Works well
- A text post that walks through a specific Excel formula or technique step by step, with images referenced in a comment or linked via imgur.
- A text post that discusses a spreadsheet workflow or implementation in detail, written for people who already use Excel.
- A text post that answers a common Excel problem with a tested solution, and the poster replies "solution verified" to anyone who helped.
Avoid
- Don't submit link posts or image posts, because the AutoModerator removes them.
- Don't post asking how to learn Excel or VBA, because the sub directs those questions to its wiki.
- Don't post gig or job advertisements, because the sub is not a gig or job board.
- Don't post AI-generated content you have not tested and agreed with, and don't leave substance-free comments that just tell someone to use AI.
- Don't let more than ten percent of your posting and conversation link to your own content.
- Don't post content with only an indirect relationship to Excel as a link post, because it must be a text post with meaningful discussion.
What r/excel Is For
This is a community for Excel enthusiasts to share tips, ask questions, and talk about spreadsheets. The description says you can get expert tips and elevate your spreadsheet skills. The rules make clear that posts must be related to MS Excel or other spreadsheet software, and content with only an indirect relationship to Excel must be a text post that provides meaningful discussion of Excel, its implementation, or a viable alternative.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule "No link or image posts. Text posts only." is the biggest gatekeeper for anyone doing marketing here. The AutoModerator removes link posts, image posts, and video posts, so you must use a text post and reference any images in a comment or through a third party site. The rule "Follow Reddit rules for self-promotion and spam" makes promotion conditional, specifically requiring that ten percent or less of your posting and conversation should link to your own content. The rule "No gig or job advertisements" closes the door on any hiring or freelance pitches. The rule "No AI slop or lazy 'just use AI' advice" removes AI-generated posts and comments you have not tested and agreed with, and deletes substance-free comments that simply tell someone to use AI. The rule "Post Titles must follow our Submission Rules" and the rule "Post Content must follow our Submission Rules" mean your title and body must both meet the sub's submission rules, or a moderator can remove the post at any time.
What To Post
A good post here is a text post that shares a useful Excel tip, technique, or solution in detail. You write the full explanation in the post body, and if you need images you reference them in a comment or link to a third party image site inside the text post. If you are answering a question, you give a real, tested answer rather than pointing someone to a tool. If your post has an indirect relationship to Excel, you make it a text post that provides meaningful discussion of Excel, its implementation, or a viable alternative. You follow the sub's submission rules for both title and content, and you set an appropriate flair if you are not posting a question. If someone helps you, you close the loop by replying "solution verified" to the user who gave the answer that helped. Keep your self-promotion under ten percent of your total posting and conversation, following the rule "Follow Reddit rules for self-promotion and spam".
What To Avoid
Avoid posting anything other than text posts. The rule "No link or image posts. Text posts only." means link posts, image posts, and video posts are removed by the AutoModerator. Avoid asking how to learn Excel or VBA, because the rule "Don't post asking how to learn Excel or VBA or similar" sends you to the wiki instead. Avoid gig or job advertisements, because the rule "No gig or job advertisements" says this is not a gig or job board. Avoid AI slop and lazy advice, because the rule "No AI slop or lazy 'just use AI' advice" removes AI-generated posts and comments you have not tested and agreed with, and deletes substance-free comments that simply recommend using AI. Avoid personal insults and NSFW or offensive content. Avoid ignoring the submission rules for titles and content, because posts that do not meet them may be removed at any time.
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Common questions about r/excel
Can I ask the community how to learn Excel?
No, the rule "Don't post asking how to learn Excel or VBA or similar" directs those questions to the sub's wiki instead.
Can I post a job or gig listing here?
No, the rule "No gig or job advertisements" says this is not a gig or job board sub.
Can I share AI-generated Excel solutions or tell people to just use AI?
No, the rule "No AI slop or lazy 'just use AI' advice" removes AI-generated posts and comments you have not tested and agreed with, and deletes comments that simply recommend using AI.
How do I close a post after getting help?
You should reply "Solution Verified" to the user or users who gave an answer that helped you. A bot awards them a point and changes the post flair to Solved.
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